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European culture: art, music, film, books and ideas.
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BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
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Classical pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against MSO over Gaza comments – video
A classical pianist who sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has lost his case after he alleged he was unlawfully discriminated a…
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Paris couture week spotlights luxury leadership shifts
Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 has become a testing ground for newly appointed creative directors at France's most powerful luxury …
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‘Music was my first desire’: Anthony Hopkins releases single
Hollywood actor signs recording deal with Decca after decades of composing pieces inspired by his Welsh childhood Anthony Hopkins …
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English Heritage campaign targets UK postcard market decline
English Heritage is distributing free postcards by famous illustrators to stimulate demand for a product that half of British adul…
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Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side
As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
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Bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease found in Guggenheim Museum cooling tower
The building remains safe for both visitors and employees, as city inspectors continue to test for Legionella across Manhattan’s U…
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Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearance
Sophie headed to Birmingham to record with the Ambridge regulars for Thursday's episode.
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Hauser & Wirth cleared of Russian sanction charges
The gallery was charged after selling a Condo work on paper to the collector Alexander Popov
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Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest
The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.
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Midjourney presses Hollywood to reveal its own AI use
AI firm Midjourney has asked a US court to force Disney, Universal and Warner Bros to disclose their own AI training practices, a …
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Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.
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Justin Baldoni describes painful saga as he breaks silence on Blake Lively dispute
Justin Baldoni and his wife spoke for the first time in nearly two years about his contentious legal battle with Blake Lively.
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London galleries mark late artist Hockney's 89th birthday
Two major London institutions are leveraging the enduring public appeal of David Hockney to drive record exhibition attendance and…
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UK reveals 15-town shortlist for £3m cultural investment prize
The UK government has shortlisted 15 towns to compete for a £3 million cultural grant designed to drive regional tourism and priva…
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‘We’ve had moments of devastating pain’: jazz icons Ezra Collective on their new album – and why we can’t rely on the government
Speaking at a Guardian Live event at Love Supreme festival, the band tell us about lessons with Tony Allen, mayhem in Lagos and wh…
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British Museum uses BTS tie-in to promote autumn Korea exhibition
The London institution is leveraging the K-pop group's current tour to drive gallery footfall and build early audience interest in…
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‘Injustice and pain’: Justin Baldoni makes first public statement on Blake Lively lawsuit
It Ends With Us director and his wife, Emily, shared five-minute Instagram video on ‘traumatic’ experience Justin Baldoni has spok…
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The ‘stuff’ of life tells the story of Audrey Amiss, whose promising career was derailed by mental illness
Wellcome Collection’s exhibition includes paintings and drawings by the prolific artist, as well as the ephemera through which she…
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‘I saw it seven times in the cinema’: readers’ favourite films of 2026 so far
On the back of our editors’ choices of the year’s finest , we asked you to share your magical movie moments from the first half of…
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Los Angeles's Post-Fair will expand to Paris during Art Basel week
The alternative fair’s first international edition will occupy two architecturally distinctive venues in the Marais
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‘Ramones had leather jackets when they got spat on. We didn’t!’ David Byrne on touring with Talking Heads and taking advice from Lou Reed
As his American Utopia tour film hits cinemas, the musician answers your questions about his Scottish sense of humour, working wit…
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The Odyssey by Homer audiobook review – a truly fantastic journey
Game of Thrones actor Anton Lesser brings poise and depth to this classic adaptation, conjuring monsters, heroes and Gods With its…
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How do Germans cope with having Nazi grandparents?
Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been surprised to discover that their …